Feng Shui Good Luck Tips for the New Year

Feng Shui Good Luck Tips for the New Year

The purpose of feng shui is to get your environment in alignment with who you are and what you want. So your feng shui goal would be to harmonize your energy with your home’s energy. Everything has energy according to those who follow feng shui, even inanimate objects. When considering Feng Shui Good Luck Tips for the New Year, feng shui helps guide that energy and let it flow freely through your home.

Feng Shui Good Luck Tips for the New Year

Clean Your House
It’s important that you clean your home before New Year’s Day. This will allow you to get rid of any negative energy that has collected over the year. Get rid of any clutter as well.  Space clearing removes negative and stagnant energy from the home. If you have the time, fix things that are broken. If they can’t be fixed, consider throwing the item away.  You want energy to flow through your home and items that are broken can definitely block energy.

Just make sure you don’t clean your home on January 1st, as it will just get rid of any good luck that you do have. When you are cleaning, practice the Qi Cleansing Ritual.

Here’s how to cleanse the energy in your home:

• Stand in the center of your home.
• Clear your mind of any thoughts.
• Ring a bell several times so that your entire home is filled with only that sound.
• Light sandalwood incense. Burning sage is another option.

New Years Traditions For Good Luck

Be In The Right Dress And State Of Mind
Keep in mind that the first words you say in the New Year will set the tone for the next twelve months. Say I love you if you are with loved ones.  Then perhaps something about good health, happiness, and wealth for all around you. Give thanks for the year that has passed & all the good things that will come in the new year.

Looking back over the last 12 months, be grateful for the challenges you’ve been handed. It is in these obstacles that we learn to conquer, discovering the courage it takes to align ourselves with what we truly seek. Clear your mind of negative thoughts & feelings.  Stay positive on New Year’s Day. Don’t get angry at anyone. Try to stay in a good mood and be cheerful. It’s also important that you wear red of some sort to bring about a bright New Year. You can opt for a red outfit or a few red accessories.  Some suggest a new red wallet to start the New Year. Make sure and have some cash in your wallet.

Put Away The Sharp Objects
Any knives, razors, or scissors should be put out of sight. The reason behind this is that they can shred luck. If you happen to have any of these items lying around, make sure you hide them on New Years Day and definitely don’t cut anything.

Have a Bowl of Round Fruits
Have a bowl of round fruits including apples & oranges.  Both colors will attract positive energy in the new year.  Read more about New Years Lucky Fruits.

Add Plants
Add plants with round leaves, preferably purple or red to bring wealth good energy. Plants also cleanse the air.  Not sure which plants to buy? Check out our post on New Years lucky plants. Place the plant in the South-East corner of your home.

Keep Your Toilet Lids Down
You don’t want to flush your money down the toilet. Close the top before flushing and keep the lid closed.  It’s also a good idea to plug any drains in the house.

Pay Outstanding Bills
Bills can act as a weight that’s hanging over your head. Before going into the New Year, make sure you pay them to bring about some good luck. If you can’t pay them off in their entirety, at least pay a little bit towards them to bring about some positivity.

Give Guests A Proper Greeting
If you will be having guests over on New Year’s Day, make sure you greet them properly. Loudly exclaim, “Gong Xi Fa Chai!” in a friendly voice. Translated this says, “Have a happy and prosperous new year.” You may also want to give your guests a gift of some sort that’s auspicious. A good choice is a few Chinese coins that are tied together with red thread. New Year’s Day is about celebrating and you really should spend the day being around people that you love.

Wealth Bowl
Keep a bowl somewhere in your home and each time you have loose change, please it in the bowl. You will be surprised how much can accumulate in a year.

Lucky Foods
There are different types of foods that should be part of your evening feast.  This includes the lucky fruits mentioned above, a tray of togetherness, fish, uncut noodles & sweets.  We have an entire blog post dedicated to Chinese New Years lucky foods.

You may also be interested in reading our posts New Years lucky soups, New Years lucky flowers, New years lucky food recipes, New Years Lucky colors & New Years lucky scents.

New Year’s Lucky Foods

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